New! West Side

For the first time in 33 years, this 10-acre lake, located on the west side of WPSP property, is now open to the public for fishing on a year-round basis. Taylor Lake affords visitors and members an opportunity to fish a well-stocked lake. Reel in large and small-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, sunfish, muskellunge and catfish.

• Lake is open from sunrise to 10:00 pm.
• Day pass is $7 for adults 13 & Up; $5 children ages 4-12 and under 3 are free. Members are free which is a part of your yearly membership privileges.
• Day pass or membership card must be clearly placed in windshield of car while fishing.
• Designated parking area is to be used by anglers for their vehicles and is located adjacent to Taylor Lake.
• Fishing in this lake will be from shore, belly boats or portable boats. No boat ramps or road access will be available for trailer launching. ONLY electric motors are allowed.
• Statewide sport fishing regulations will be in effect and enforced.

East Side

Anglers will enter and exit the park like all other visitors. A general admission fee is charged at the main gate or yearly membership privileges are applicable. Fishing hours end one hour before the park closes each day. Overnight visitors can catch fish throughout their stay.

• Lakes open to the public are Deep Lake, Caboose Lake, Beaver Lake, and both sections of Horseshoe Lake.
• Designated parking area is to be used by anglers for their vehicles and is located under the utility lines on the southwest side of the bison pasture.
• Fishing in these lakes will be from shore, belly boats, or portable boats. No boat ramps or road access will be available for trailer launching. ONLY electric motors are allowed.
• Statewide sport fishing regulations will be in effect and enforced.

To learn more, visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website.